District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1031.12e. Variable rate pricing study and pilot.

(1) A pilot program implementing a variable rate pricing model at District public collection properties to assess how such a model incentivizes residents to reduce the volume of waste generated;

(2) Recommendations based on the pilot program described in paragraph (1) of this section, community outreach, and best practices from other jurisdictions on how to implement a variable rate pricing model in the District, including how to minimize disproportionate impacts on low-income communities, minimize disruption associated with a transition to fees for public collection properties, and prevent increases in illegal dumping; and

(3) An assessment of the financial implications of a variable rate pricing model for the District's waste management budget.